Cayman has adequate stocks of COVID vaccines on hand to last until the end of the year, while the option of obtaining additional quantities is not expected to be necessary until early next year.
It is my pleasure to present to you the second monthly issue of our Public Health Spotlight.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has reported that as of 1 November 2022, Haiti reported 3,429 suspected cases of cholera including 399 confirmed cases.
Internationally: The number of COVID-19 cases reported to WHO has continued to decline over the past month, however as testing globally has declined this will be an underestimate.
The COVID-19 Autumn booster has been available in the Cayman Islands for priority risk groups.
As part of the COVID-19 public health surveillance all COVID-19 deaths are reported.
On Thursday, 27 October, 2022, the Health Services Authority reported one COVID-19 related death. The individual had received 2 doses of the vaccine, no boosters and had severe comorbidities.
On Thursday, 27 October, 2022, the Health Services Authority reported one COVID-19 related death. The individual had received 2 doses of the vaccine, no boosters and had severe comorbidities.
Following the arrival of the Moderna (bivalent) Fall COVID-19 Booster, the Public Health Department will be holding vaccination clinics starting Sunday 16th October 2022 for healthcare workers and persons ages 70 and over.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Public Health Department at HSA would like to inform the public that a Moderna (bivalent) COVID-19 fall booster clinic will be held this Sunday, 16 October, for residents ages 70 and up and frontline health care workers.